Plant of the Month – Parsley

Plant of the Month – Parsley

by | Jan 10, 2016 | Food, Growing Tips

Plant of the Month – Parsley Article & Photos by Jan Koehler, SCMG Scientific Name: Petroselinum sp. Other Common Name: Curly or curly leaf parsley (P. crispum), Flat leaf or Italian parsley (P.neapolitanum), Hamburg parsley (P. tuberosum) Type:...
Plant of the Month – Nasturtium

Plant of the Month – Nasturtium

by | Dec 6, 2015 | Food, Growing Tips

Plant of the Month – Nasturtium Article & Photos by Jan Koehler, SCMG Scientific Name: Tropaeolum sp. Other Common Name: Nasturtium, garden nasturtium Type: compact, semi- trailing, single flower climbing Family: Tropaelacea Native Range: Originally Peru and...
When to Harvest Vegetables

When to Harvest Vegetables

by | Nov 14, 2015 | Food, Growing Tips

When to Harvest Vegetables Revised Article by: Stephanie Walker Extension Vegetable Specialist and Assistant Professor, Department of Extension Plant Sciences, New Mexico State University Asparagus—Cut or snap spears off at soil line when 6 to 10 inches long, before...
Plant of the Month: Sweet Autumn Clematis

Plant of the Month: Sweet Autumn Clematis

by | Nov 5, 2015 | Growing Tips

Plant of the Month: Sweet Autumn Clematis by Jan Koehler, SCMG Sweet Autumn Clematis  Scientific Name: Clematis terniflora Other Common Name: Sweet autumn virgin’s bower Type: Perennial Family: Ranunculaceae Native Range: Japan Growth habit: Vine Zone: 5 to 9 Height:...